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- 1WHO and partners debate traditional medicine rules for the AI era▼WHO and partners discuss governance of traditional medicine knowledge in the AI era at WIPO-IGC
The World Health Organization and partner organisations are discussing how traditional medicine knowledge should be governed in the age of artificial intelligence. The talks are taking place at the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore, where countries negotiate how indigenous and traditional knowledge is protected from misuse, including use in AI systems.
- 2Lithuania climbs to record 32nd in Global Innovation Index▼🇱🇹 Lithuania climbs to a record 32nd in the Global Innovation Index Lithuania has risen one place to 32nd in WIPO’s 2026
Lithuania has risen one place to 32nd in the World Intellectual Property Organization's 2026 Global Innovation Index, the country's highest position yet. The result is being highlighted by economics and business commentators as a sign of the Baltic state's growing strength in innovation, technology and startups, and is drawing attention across EU policy circles.
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A European Union regional brief circulated by the World Intellectual Property Organization is drawing attention. The brief appears to cover regional developments relevant to EU member states, though its specific contents are not detailed. Readers are following the item for updates on EU policy and institutional activity across the region.
- 4Switzerland Tops WIPO Global Innovation Index 2026●WIPO Global Innovation Index 2026: Switzerland, Sweden, US, Republic of Korea and Singapore Top Ranking; AI Reshaping Innovation Investments as Deep Science Startups Top $7.6 Trillion
The World Intellectual Property Organization has released its Global Innovation Index 2026, with Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, South Korea and Singapore taking the top five spots. The report highlights artificial intelligence reshaping innovation investment, with deep science startups now valued at more than $7.6 trillion.